LB Ramblings
In the words of Peter Diamondis, “A problem is a terrible thing to waste.”
Setting a Goal – Your First 5k, Your First Triathlon, Any New Dream!
I want to run a 5 k. I want to do my first triathlon. I want to do something I have no idea how to do but I know that I want to do it! Welcome to your goal! Belief at the beginning of any undertaking is essential to guarantee success. If you believe in…
Famous People with Cystic Fibrosis
Some famous people with Cystic Fibrosis accomplished great things, despite the challenges of managing this disease. Some famous people with Cystic Fibrosis may be very well known to you, even if you didn’t know they had Cystic Fibrosis. This inherited illness has a range of severity, but with proper Cystic Fibrosis management, many people who…
Lisa Bentley – big heart, big smile
Over the years Lisa Bentley has won 11 Ironman titles and countless other triathlons. Before, during and after races she usually has an amazing smile on her face and we wanted to find out more about this amicable Canadian. ST: Lisa, it is just about time for the race in Pucon, are you ready? Lisa:…
Hello 2018
Welcome to 2018! It is always fun to look back in the rear view mirror and recall some key memories from 2017. When I raced, I would make a list of my assets prior to race day. That way, I had my best qualities front and centre as I entered the battlefield of competition. They…
The Reality Of Cystic Fibrosis
feel a bit paralyzed by emotion right now – crying as I write this! Today I learned that Makena Houston whom I met as a young girl in New Zealand in 2002 is in respiratory failure and in need of a double lung transplant. Makena has CF. Here is our story: In 2002, at IRONMAN…
Three Buckets of Nutrition – Sugar, Salt and Water
I thought of this analogy yesterday when coaching. The key to training and racing nutrition is sugar, salt, and water. So think of it as 3 buckets to success: calories, electrolytes, and hydration. Let’s start with hydration since that is key. Hydration is essentially water but best to have some flavor (so you drink…